Tune in to this preview of our huge compilation VA of 13 amazing artists (11 Tracks) to bring our first Puzzles release out into the world: Pieces Vol. 1 🧩

Full track list:
1. Carbon - The Willingness (Original Mix)
2. Roman Adam - Stay Focused (Original Mix)
3. TiM TASTE - Perception (Original Mix)
4. Monococ - Starshine (Original Mix)
5. San Nicolas - Freedom (Original Mix)
6. BANDO, JACK SMART - Decisions (Original Mix)
7. LEKTRK - Trenches (Original Mix)
8. Delix - Murky (Original Mix)
9. Aaron King - The Lost One (Original Mix)
10. JNTN - Haunted (Original Mix)
11. Bryan Ro, Michael Scheppert - Zion (Original Mix)

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[PREVIEW] Monococ - Starshine (Original Mix)

Puzzles Records is a forward-thinking record label and event collective based in Sydney, Australia, dedicated to the darker shades of minimal, psytech, and hypnotic techno.

Born out of a deep love for immersive soundscapes and underground culture, Puzzles Records serves as a platform for emerging and established artists pushing the boundaries of groove-driven, mind-bending electronic music. With carefully curated releases and distinctive visual identity, the label aims to connect like-minded artists and audiences across the globe.

Beyond recorded music, Puzzles curates high-intensity events that transform spaces into sonic journeys – always focused on quality sound, visuals, and community. Whether on the dancefloor or through headphones, Puzzles Records delivers a raw, immersive experience for those who crave deeper frequencies and forward-thinking sounds.

We don’t just release music – we create moments.

- Cortizo -

Fernando Cortizo is the name behind the Cortizo project. With over 9 years in the music industry, he also leads his renowned psytrance project, Dry Groove. He has been increasingly exploring another side of his passion for electronic music: the low-BPM spectrum, bringing it all to life through CORTIZO. In his performances, he always strives to deliver the perfect blend of danceable rhythms, psychedelia, and immersive experiences for the dancefloor.

Spanish:
Fernando Cortizo es el nombre detrás del proyecto Cortizo. Con más de 9 años en la industria musical, también lidera su reconocido proyecto de psytrance, Dry Groove. Ha estado explorando cada vez más otra faceta de su pasión por la música electrónica: el espectro de bajos BPM, materializando todo esto en CORTIZO. En sus presentaciones, siempre busca ofrecer la combinación perfecta de ritmos bailables, psicodelia y una experiencia inmersiva en la pista de baile.

Upcoming:

20.09.2025 @ B-Side Festival, Münster
11.10.2025 Pulli Rave @ B-Side, Münster


Past:

02.10.2024 @ Sputnikhalle, Münster
17.08.2024 @ Fi, Köln
05.04.2024 Club Charlotte Family Gathering @ Sputnikhalle, Münster 
04.11.2023 Pulli-Rave @ B-Side, Münster
19.08.23 Kulturkarussell @ Sputnikhalle, Münster 
03.06.23 runter Open Air, Münster
19.05.23 Ecstatic Ritual @ Sputnikhalle, Münster
07.01.23 Laut & Heimlich @ Amp, Münster
15.10.22 Pulli-Rave kollektiv runter @ B-Side, Münster

– Dry Groove –
(Vagalume Records)

Dry Groove is the live psytrance project created by Fernando Cortizo, a Spanish-Brazilian artist and member of Vagalume Records, the label behind the legendary Universo Paralello Festival.

Blending groovy rhythms, refined psychedelia, and a strong sonic identity, Dry Groove is rooted in Full On Groove, with influences from Progressive Psychedelic. His performances are known for their power, flow, and deep connection with the dancefloor.

Active in the scene since 2016, Fernando began his journey as a DJ and, in 2020, dove into music production, evolving into a live act and releasing his first original EP, PRASI.

Dry Groove has performed at two editions of Universo Paralello, on the iconic 303 Stage, establishing himself as a rising name in the Brazilian psychedelic scene.

Now entering a new creative phase in Europe, Fernando is focused on expanding Dry Groove internationally and building fresh connections within the global psytrance community.

(Portugues)
– Dry Groove –
(Vagalume Records)

Dry Groove é o projeto de psytrance live act criado por Fernando Cortizo, artista hispano-brasileiro e integrante da Vagalume Records, selo responsável pelo lendário Universo Paralello Festival.

Unindo grooves dançantes, psicodelia refinada e uma forte identidade sonora, Dry Groove tem como base a vertente Full On Groove, com nuances do Progressive Psychedelic. Suas apresentações entregam potência e fluidez, sempre em conexão com a pista.

Ativo na cena desde 2016, iniciou sua trajetória como DJ e, em 2020, mergulhou no universo da produção musical, dando início ao seu projeto live e lançando seu primeiro EP autoral, PRASI.

Dry Groove se apresentou em duas edições do Universo Paralello, no emblemático 303 Stage, consolidando sua presença entre os nomes em ascensão da cena psicodélica brasileira.

Atualmente em transição para a cena europeia, Fernando vive uma nova fase criativa, com o foco voltado para a internacionalização do projeto e novas conexões no mundo do psytrance.

Booking: +351 961 545 555 
Email: drygroove@outlook.com